Warehouse Associate

Free Store Foodbank, Inc; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Free Store Foodbank, Inc. in Cincinnati seeks a Warehouse Associate to support daily operations. Under the Warehouse Manager, you will pick orders, operate material handling equipment, load and stage shipments, and maintain inventory accuracy.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, proven warehouse experience, forklift familiarity, ability to lift heavy objects, and good communication. Day shift with occasional driving; competitive hourly pay around $20.00.

Qualifications

• Must have proven warehouse experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Forklift and material handling equipment experience required.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and complete orders for delivery or pickup, including loading, picking, wrapping, labeling, and staging for shipment.
• Receive and process warehouse stock, including picking, labeling, and storing.
• Perform inventory controls and maintain quality standards for audits.
• Optimize space utilization.
• Report order discrepancies and maintain clean, safe work areas.

Skills

Proven warehouse experience

Good communication

Lift heavy objects

Data entry

Inventory control

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Material handling equipment

Inventory tracking systems

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: Rosenthal Way - Cincinnati, OH 45204
• Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time
• Education Level: High School
• Salary Range: $20.00
• Travel Percentage: Negligible
• Job Shift: Day
• Job Category: Warehouse

Under the direction of the Warehouse Manager, responsible for picking orders, operating material handling equipment, and keeping warehouse/inventory in a state of readiness. Must be able to communicate and work effectively with supervisors and coworkers and may be required to drive a truck on occasion.

Key Responsibilities / Duties

• Prepare and complete orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule, including loading, picking, wrapping, labeling, and staging for shipment.
• Receive and process warehouse stock products, including picking, uploading, labeling, and storing.
• Perform inventory controls and maintain quality standards for audits.
• Optimize space utilization.
• Report order discrepancies.
• Communicate and cooperate with team leaders and coworkers.
• Operate and perform preventive maintenance on warehouse vehicles and equipment.
• Follow quality service standards and comply with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment by keeping shelves, pallet areas, and workstations neat and maintaining a clean shipping supply area.
• May be required to drive on occasion.
• Perform other job-related instructions as requested by the supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proven work experience as a warehouse worker.
• Familiarity with modern warehousing practices and methods.
• Forklift and material handling equipment experience is required.
• Prior warehouse or distribution experience helpful.
• Ability to lift heavy objects.
• Reporting skills.
• Inventory control.
• Documentation skills.
• Equipment maintenance.
• Data entry.
• Good communication skills.
• Map reading helpful.